Sitar Stories: Weaving the Past and Present in Music
Music
September 22 | 11:30AM
Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bengaluru
Free
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Sitar Stories: Weaving the Past and Present in Music
Music
September 22 | 11:30AM
Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bengaluru
Free
Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!
Invite your friends
and enjoy a shared experience
Invite your friends
and enjoy a shared experience
Sitar Stories: Weaving the Past and Present in Music
Heritage, Evolution and a Brush with Modernity
This session presents an enthralling journey through the rich history of the sitar, beginning with its origins and evolution across centuries. The performance explores the sitar’s creation from natural elements, merging Persian and Indian musical traditions to symbolize its sacred and timeless nature. As the sitar travels through royal courts, it becomes a symbol of refinement and cultural prestige, before eventually establishing itself as a central instrument in Indian classical music. This concert highlights the transformation, showcasing the sitar’s rise as a solo instrument and its deep connection to Indian music.
Honoring the contributions of legendary sitarists like Ustad Vilayat Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar, this performance will illustrate their groundbreaking innovations that shaped the sitar’s modern identity and global influence. From classical Indian ragas to cross-cultural experiments, the sitar’s role in contemporary music will be explored, demonstrating its versatility and ongoing relevance in world music. Through a blend of storytelling and music, this performance celebrates the instrument’s enduring legacy and its profound impact on both classical and global music.
1. Entry to the event is free.
2. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the programme.
3. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. Entry to the hall will be closed once capacity is reached.
5. If we are over-capacity for an event, entry will be based on a first-come, first-served basis to those who have registered. Registration in such instances is not a guarantee of entry.
Sitar Stories: Weaving the Past and Present in Music
Music
September 22 | 11:30AM
Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bengaluru
Free
Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!
Invite your friends
and enjoy a shared experience
Free
Sorry, this show is already over but head here for other fun events!